Top 5 Problems Chevy Traverse SUV 1st Generation 2009-17

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These are the top 5 problems with the 1st generation Chevy Traverse, which you can find in model years 2009 to 2017. In this video, Len points out the most common problems you might have with your 1st generation Traverse. He then gives you tips on how you can diagnose and resolve those problems yourself!
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• Tips & Secrets only Me...
0:00 Top Problems Chevy Traverse 1st Gen 2009-2017
0:15 Transmission Issues
1:36 EVAP Purge Valve
4:15 Front Struts
6:37 Master Window Switch
8:57 Strong Arms
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@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@rahmanmuhammad1557 Год назад

What is the answer

@user-pf9ss7zj2b 3 месяца назад

I have 2009 traverse with 182k miles. It's been a reliable vehicle for our family for the last 15 years . Daily driver and our vacation vehicle.Just regular maintenance, oil change every 5k miles . Still looks good and still runs strong like the first day we got it.

@lostmagicofdisney 3 месяца назад

Just replaced my EVAP Purge Valve after following your suggestion of checking the suction after removal. Installed the new valve and all is well again! Thank you!

@angelalee-scott4520 Год назад

Thanks for this info. Every single issue I’m having with my 2015 Traverse. Makes no sense that cars break down so fast these days. Transmission issues are crazy so early! Seems like Chevy needs to do a major recall and fix these transmissions for free!!

@felisha1986 2 года назад

Yea have a 2017 Chevy traverse and I have not had any major problems. Only a wheel alignment and light bulb change. Got it with 40,000 miles on it. All I have to do now is replace tires. I’ve had it over a year. It drives great.

@wesleyk.8376 Год назад

Just bought 2014 Traverse AWD in August, 2022 for $21.5K. About 108k miles, suddenly my wife says she can’t go over 25 mph. I immediately think to myself “Drivetrain.” Thank God we put $5000 down to qualify for the 3yr warranty for transmission and engine replacement in the event of failure. I’m already very sketch about this damn vehicle with such a few miles. UPDATE: mechanic says he can’t find anything wrong with it!! Then we get it back and break down again. Now it’s BACK in the shop

@Negative--10-90 2 года назад

Had a 2012 Traverse.. Absolute nightmare. Was like driving a ticking time bomb. Every day I was waiting for the transmission to fail or the engine to seize. If u have one, you know what its like after 90k miles. Get rid of it!!

@N-wordScissorhands 2 года назад

I have a 2016 with over 100k, all I've had to do to it was replace the purge valve and change the transmission fluid. Got it with 46k on it and its been great so far.

@shaun9156 2 года назад

Except for the 17-20 mpg, just traded mine in for a 22 hyundai tuscon.

@mmaa5109 2 года назад

How about gas economy? Intown and highway?

@domin8ss Год назад

I've had 2 issues with my wife's 2017 Traverse. She went over the service life on the transmission fluid and it started to slip. Changed the fluid and filter and did a flush, reset the shifting on the TCM and it fixed the problem. Problem #2 was the engine coolant temp sensor. It is right next to the front exhaust manifold. It made the ac stop working, too. When i squeezed the electrical plug to disconnect from the sensor it disintegrated in my hand and I had to replace that too. The pigtail was triple the cost of the sensor. Ridiculous!

@isitmeeTV 2 года назад

Applaud this team for all the work they put in

@paulreitman4725 2 года назад

Forgot the main problem with the Travers/Enclave/Acadia - the POS 3.6L V6 and its need to have absolutely perfect oil condition and level at all times unless you want to replace timing chains. Seriously, if you have one of these behemoth piles of junk check your oil level at least every other week and don't follow the maintenance guide on oil changes - change the oil every 3-5k (depending on driving style). The 3.6L is too small of an engine for the weight of these and any stress will cause timing chain stretch and premature timing chain failure

@neustkg 2 года назад

I have a 2011 Traverse. Has 215k miles. I'm pretty happy with it. But I agree, you do need to watch the oil level and use full synthetic oil (I like Penzoil Platinum) and a very good oil filter.

@jasminemarie9683 2 года назад

I wish I did my research before buying one. Had my traverse for a month. Had a oil change about a week before my car took a huge dump. Timing chain snapped causing my engine to seize.

@anthonymikhaelthetruthseek8395 2 года назад

2011 did the same thing. 5500 dollars later it's now having a engine misfire. I pray this the last job

@jeannettet.1308 2 года назад

@@jasminemarie9683 what year is your traverse ?

@kosmologist Год назад

I change my oil at 40% oil life left lol, but no problems so far.

@brianfurr2658 Месяц назад

My 2011 Traverse has 240k on it. It still has the original engine and transmission. I’ve replaced the front struts, water pump, camshaft sensors, VVT solenoids, and catalytic converters. I do 10,000 mile oil changes with synthetic oil and Lucas oil stabilizer. I never have to add oil between changes. Considering the horror stories that I hear from other traverse owners, I feel like we’ve been blessed with a pretty reliable vehicle. I never expected to get this much service life out of it.

@1AAuto Месяц назад

+@brianfurr2658 Thanks for the feedback!

@MrBill-250 2 года назад

Wish my dealer watched this before replacing my purge valve. Problem remained, they said there was a valve at the tank and it would be really expensive to replace. I wasn’t driving the car much, so I thought maybe the valve gummed up from aging gas. Put in two bottles of Techron in a full tank and took a 200 mile round trip over a weekend. No problems since, that was 3 years and 30k miles ago.

@stokeswait1984 2 года назад

I have a 2016 ltz awd, it drives and runs fine for me so far. 150k on it. Definitely going to watch for these problems though. Had the mechanic check everything, said its mechanically great.

@SuperDoright 2 года назад

From a Traverse Form… I have a 2012 Traverse that started using oil about a quart every 1000 miles. I removed the air tube from the filter to the throttle. Oil was inside. 2012 doesn’t have a PCV valve, just a metal unit with small inlet hole and two small exit holes. This plugged and pressurized the engine and oil was pushed into the intake. I replaced this can and increased hole sizes almost double. Stopped my oil consumption. I don’t know if the 2019 has the same. Check for oil in the air intake, if it’s there, probably the positive crankcase tube is plugged. I also spray a little cleaner into the rube to this every oil change.

@jamesmadison9244 Год назад

Exactly! This tiny breather valve is the cause of excess oil consumption, gummed throttle body causing stabilitrak problems, timing chain issues and gummed valves. I can’t believe this has not been fixed with a recall.

@alchemystic9245 Год назад

Man you bad ass I've had 4 out of 5 of those problems within two years and hopefully you've solved my problem with the purge valve

@riskybizness00 2 года назад

Upon the second time my Traverse 2018 was looking at another transmission replacement (first at 18,000 and then 27,000 miles), I sold the car to the dealer and glad to be rid of the headache.

@rschneid1996 2 года назад

That falls in the lemon category. Hope the dealer gave you a decent price for it.

@johnreese3438 2 года назад

😮

@barbarafetherolf4007 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this. The only issue that might give me pause is the transmission. The rest are simple fixes. Feeling much better about this vehicle.

@christopherterry5457 3 месяца назад

I have a 2010 since new. Best car I have ever had. I'm 67. My wife has a 2020 high country. Fine car. I plan on buying a new 2024 redesign soon.

@chrisdavis8299 3 года назад

This video was so timely for me! I'm getting ready to do an evap purge job for a friend on a Chevy sonic! Thank you so much!

@daelanhammer 3 года назад

We had to have our transmission rebuilt and replace the purge valve. We did find that for certain years of the Traverse, the purge valve is under recall so our purge was covered. Transmission also had the issue shifting before 60k miles so it was covered under warranty.

@raymondgaines821 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips i had transmission trouble but it was two switches and I replaced a timing belt. I just replaced the master windows switche. 200,000 miles. Running pretty good. ThNks again😁😁💯

@auburnspeedacademy Год назад

What exactly was your transmission problem.

@AD-sh6by 3 года назад

Thanks for the video and one of the top and repeated problem in 09 Traverse is engine mount. It has almost same sound as struts and needs replacement almost every year

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+A D Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@richardbambenek2601 3 года назад

Me too. Who had the bright idea to make engine mounts hydraulic? Mine sprung a leak.

@BOFH402 2 года назад

I have 2017 with no issues so far. I think that nit picking on the window switch that had gotten wet and then failed is a bit of a stretch. Of course it might fail if liquid got on it and no one anything but wipe it off. Other than that, this is a very informative video.

@richardbambenek2601 3 года назад

I have a 2013 Traverse with 124k that had a bad purge valve and just had my struts and shocks replaced because it was driving like a buckboard over Missouri's terrible roads. I've also had a motor mount replaced the water pump and the rear blower motor. Other than that it's been a good car. Grrrrrrrrr Meanwhile my wife's 2009 Corolla has never gone under the knife for anything except safety recalls.

@tretre1692 2 года назад

How is the corolla with children?! Had my first child abiut a month ago and looking to replace this piece of crap … comfortable in the front with carseat behind?!

@nikkiij7421 2 года назад

I have a 2013 traverse as well with only 72k miles on it. Never gave me any trouble until recently with cranking. Wonder what that can be.

@kadenen 3 года назад

2012 Traverse: Ive got the front struts, transmission slipping hard, and difficult to open rear hatch arms. Sometimes the engine sounds like it's skipping a beat when in third gear. Also, Rear AC lines I have found to also be a common issue on forums. There is a plastic coolant line bracket on the back of the engine that breaks, allowing the coolant line to rub against the Rear AC high pressure line and blow it out. Aftermarket AC lines from AutoCoolingSolutions and $400 labor got mine fixed. But then the lines to the condenser blew out on the drive home from the shop that very same day. I wont be getting a Traverse ever again, it seems that everything is failing all at once at 115k miles

@johnevans5992 3 года назад

I bought my 2012 brand new and didn't start having issues until about that mark too.

@dandan2903 2 года назад

Same here I'm at 128k and it's crumbling

@tyd3407 2 года назад

@@dandan2903 250k going strong, but finally need a rack and pinion.

@s.pinelljr.305 3 года назад

well my 2011 traverse has been roaring like a charm luckily other than these pesky window switches right now. 152k miles and counting. changed struts and a brake leakage once, normal wear and tear. great video buddy, loved the info.

@Mr74datsun260z 3 года назад

Same here 180k! Had it's first check engine light over the winter. O2 sensor, no biggy. Halfway decent cars for what they are. Not my favorite, but hauls the family good.

@kesha1402 Год назад

how did you know you had the brake leak

@KM-jc5hl 2 года назад

Thanks a lot you really help me I have engine light on and overheating also with my 3 windows not going up or down either 🙏

@meogiee 3 года назад

TCM can also cause transportation problems. I had 2010 no wave plate issue but would go into limp mode 2 to 3 times a week . Go to park and back to drive would fix issue. Found out Transmission control module was not allowing enough fluid to flow into transmission at certain points which would caused the problem replaced TCM never had another problem was not the wave played issue did tons of research

@Kingmuhammad92 3 года назад

"You're gonna have to tear apart your transmission" was so nonchalant 🤷🤣

@slaynpray 3 года назад

🤦‍♀️

@artdogg50 2 года назад

IKR 😨

@zyxzyx3030 2 года назад

You must lead a pretty good life for that to be the most dramatic thing in your life.

@toolinhand 2 года назад

We have a 16 traverse, and had all but the strong arm issue. Luckily, with the transmission, Chevy is covering them until 120k miles now.

@SuperChamp49 8 месяцев назад

You guys do a great job with your videos and the information contained.

@heathermorse4457 3 года назад

Very informative, thank you!

@JS-fz6jh 3 года назад

Haven't had issue with trans or tailgate 🤞 but I have had the other three. Good vid.

@ellznsoph 3 года назад

Same, 2-4 I’ve had in a 13 Traverse LT

@lcpajaro 3 года назад

Dang, my traverse has a couple of these issues! Thanks!!!

@angelstickel 3 года назад

Ugh mine too 😢😢

@adilck591 3 года назад

Hey brother..can you tell me how the car is...like engine..comfort..everything....cause im considering to take one

@sylviaerica1128 2 года назад

Mine does too 🙄

@leviSyosef 2 года назад

@@adilck591 take japanese if you need 7 seats you got outlander pajero land cruiser 120-150-200 lx460-470-570 rx450l Subaru tribeca Stay away from infinity and nissan and you are good

@WanderingWarGoddess 2 года назад

The EVAP/Purge valve issue is covered under TM, at least my ‘17 was. No check engine lights, shuttering immediately after fueling. After a week, CEL finally came on, and they fixed it.

@Red-Damsel 2 года назад

My 2015 Traverse has a few of those issues. I've changed the purge valve but that didn't make the CE light turn off and is still growing the same code. My car is shuddering. Feels like my engine is only at half power. Still trying to find out what else it could be causing the issues. Then my master switch went bad. That was a fast and easy replacement though.

@BrandonPalm 2 года назад

I have a 2009 LTZ Traverse and at about 120k miles I had to have the timing chains replaced (luckily under warranty). There have been a myriad of other issues that we've had to get fixed over the years, but mostly just wear and tear sort of stuff. It's currently back in the shop this morning getting control arms and bushings replaced because the car sways back and forth at highway speeds. I had the struts and brakes replaced a few months ago as well.

@jokerrr14 2 года назад

Why u replaced the timing chain for ?

@kosmologist Год назад

you changing oil at like 10k miles or something?

@MrEddyedr Год назад

I have a 2016, and it does this thing where usually every drive if you hit the gas, the car will start shaking or trembling, especially past 50 mph.

@MrEddyedr Год назад

The traction control keeps turning off, and the stability track alert keeps coming on for me to check it, and I’ve had it checked multiple times

@kesha1402 Год назад

@@MrEddyedr I'm having same problem then just stalls and doesn't crank. code says ignition relay. forum recommendations change engine compartment fuse box

@carollindsey4864 2 года назад

Both low beam lights went put at same time, high beams work. All fuses & relays are good. This seems to be a common problem too. Any ideas on a fix?

@BrokenArrowBrokenBow 6 месяцев назад

Replaced the purge valve, Helpful on the window switch, door connections affect loss of audio through stereo

@nateshewell6509 Год назад

My 2015 Taverse has had 3 of 5 of these. Good list!

@flchuck1 2 года назад

Thanks, have a evap light, thanks to you I fixed it

@brandonrayjimenez6630 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing us your knowledge!!!!! Very much appreciated and grateful 🥲🙏 thank you! So very detailed in a brief moment 😁 thank you!

@missagavia2746 3 года назад

Little too late for me!. But one more thing you should check and was my first issue with this vehicle was the strong arm of the hood. Just couple months after buying my 2011 Chevrolet Traverse it was my very first issue. After that AC then several window Switches, rear Shocks and last the Purge solenoid valve

@tonyumpchilders6389 3 года назад

My 2010 Traverse flooded out this morning. Advice for a used or salvaged engine? Tony

@jlowman318 2 года назад

What are symptoms of catalytic converters going bad? 2009LT it has around 280,000 miles but has rebuilt jasper engine and jasper transmission and we also have replaced coil packs and the suv keeps throwing up engine light! Car paid off thank God! Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks great videos by the way!

@PastorBillwillard2147 3 года назад

I have a 2012 Traverse LTZ with some trannie slippage. my Mechanic put some thicker fluid in and the slippage stopped for a few moths but is gradually coming back, That issue you mentioned in your video what might the cost be to fix it.

@ilaisaanejr 2 года назад

I have a 2017 traverse and I have a problem with the ac unit. When I turn the traverse off I still hear the ac on by my engine. So I’m looking for one of your videos that can help me fix my ac and maybe find a leak. Now I can try and fix my master switch for my left back window. Thank you

@jcinewilliams8819 3 года назад

This was soooo informative. I sure did smash the like button!!!

@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@1AAuto 3 года назад

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@N-wordScissorhands Год назад

I have a 2016 I bought with 45,000 miles. I’ve put 90,000 miles since and the only problem I had was the purge valve which is a $30/5 minute part/fix. Other than that I changed the trann fluid and the transmission has been fine.

@davway15 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for these great tips!

@rickdunn7585 6 месяцев назад

Well we have a 2011 traverse with 235000 miles I’m getting ready to replace the struts next week can’t complain about the car been a good one

@FKNSENDIT 2 года назад

Dam man that's a great video well thought out an you explain things pretty good thanks

@simplybeautiful4741 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you for sharing 🌟

@veronicamoon8668 Год назад

2017 Chevy Traverse. I replaced my calillitic converter for the second time in 4 months, would the purge valve be the cause of that? Which we replaced 2 weeks ago. If not what can be the issue Thanks for you for your knowledge.

@richarddavis9886 2 года назад

You had everything on a nail what the problems I have with my Chevy Traverse I replace those problems but my one biggest problem is my radio my radio stopped working but the music only come out in a tweeters I was told that its the amplifier or I need to replace the whole radio any recommendations on that anybody have problems with the radio goes out in the tweeters only play in the dashboard on a hottest day the radio pop back on only on a hottest day when it's hot on the inside of the truck

@bobbyhz5530 2 года назад

Yup window problems. Passenger goes down after few tries. Thx for the vid. I have a problem that I can’t find on here. All my windows are scratched on the outside from sand ,rock and debris. I tried cleaning the rubber part that meets the window on bottom but problem keeps happening. What do I do and do others with same car have this issue? 2011 traverse Lt. thx

@pdates7556 Год назад

I love your video of the 2010 traverse LT my goodness I learn a lot about my car which was given to me so I had to learn about it thank you all very much

@emilycummings7540 3 года назад

So I have been riding around with the check engine light on for 3 christmas leason well on 5/31/21 the car was struggling with a ruff idle and no get up and go. I take it to get code pulled and came back with the P0018 P0019 P0018 P0019 I'm in tears because that code is very bad and expensive. I remembered that I bought the perge solenoid back when the check engine light came on. So I watched more RU-vid videos and decided it can't hurt to try. I would also like to add that my solenoid was not sucking air.My husband said no way, I said please try it bla bla bla. Well here I am just came back from a one mile ride quiet running no stubble. no shifting ruffle No check engine light. I came back on RU-vid checking my go to guys for locations and problems people have with this awesome SUV because my car had really started running ruff.

@DonVerchi700as 2 года назад

You bought the worst car ever made. Disposable after 135k miles or less. Toyota can reach 200k no problem.

@leblon712 3 года назад

How about the power steering issues? I heard those are pretty common, and I am started having issues last week.

@BOFH402 2 года назад

What issues are you having with power steering?

@pinoiboi13 2 года назад

Mine is making a squeaky sound when it first starts and then goes away

@davidhaley7053 Год назад

Our pump needs replaced right now. Looks to be quite common issue.

@jessietrevizo7656 Год назад

I have a 2013 chevy traverse Lt with a problem with the Dorman hose in the back do u have any videos regarding a replacement or repair if this ???

@OldskoolHiFi 2 года назад

You failed to mention the elephant in the room, the 3.6 liter. You could do another video with a list of issues with that engine alone.

@tiaramarcellagreen3356 3 года назад

I bought a old 2009 Chevy traverse I absolutely love it I think the purge valve needed to be replaced. Thank you for the video.

@geniecejacobs9271 3 года назад

It’s only a matter of time when things start failing. Usually takes about 2 years. These suvs will nickel and dime you. Worst car made I’ve been told by numerous people and my 2 personal mechanics. One said hurry up and get rid of this car. An alternator is like $600 to get fixed. Struts are $300 for both. The motor mounts are like $100 or more each. Surprisingly my area is known To sell these ALOT. When my car stopped the first thing the tow truck guy said was” this is a bad car” I’m like ugh I’ve been told. Recommendation..save your $$$ for the just in case bc it will happen.

@sharonjohnson8423 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I feel equipped to check out used vehicles as a woman!! I appreciate you!

@1AAuto 2 года назад

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@kevinmahoney9205 5 месяцев назад

You didn't mention the oil burning problem that most of us seem to have. I have to add two quarts of oil in between oil changes on my wife's 2016 Traverse. It has just under 100k miles on it.

@rondalomax1257 2 года назад

This young man is fine, and he fix cars!

@94z28camaro1 2 года назад

Hey my buddy has a 2015 traverse that the heater doesn’t work in the rear but it does up front do you know what is wrong would it be the blend door actuator. Thanks in advance

@DHMW26 3 года назад

You re the best i have the same problems almost change all from strought lift gates the power push button all the 5 problems i still love my car and time for me to get rid off thanks

@Mstabby280 2 года назад

That was presented well and very informative. I've also had my struts replaced, the AC lines replaced and the master power control switch replaced. Now the check engine light along with stability traction / no park assist comes on while I'm driving my 2011 Traverse and it looses power. What could that be?

@jennifergreene1983 Год назад

Throttle body

@kesha1402 Год назад

hello did you fix your issue?

@xHadesStamps 10 месяцев назад

Our 2010 Chevy Traverse is a serious oil burner (we need to check it twice a month or it may go below minimum). It seems to be a very common issue on the direct-injected engines (the PCV seems to be designed for the much lower pressures of indirect fuel injection), which also wears out the timing chain prematurely (ours ended up needing replaced, even with us filling the oil regularly; it passed the point of no return). Another issue seems to be the headlights--we replaced both low beam bulbs last year, and one of them is burnt out again (and no, we did not touch the bulb shell).

@1AAuto 10 месяцев назад

+x Hades Stamps Thanks for the feedback!

@twanbellamy44 День назад

Great info on the valve! It’s an issue I’m dealing with my traverse

@nateferrone684 Месяц назад

I have a 2017 Traverse and it’s been a great car with minor issues, however I wish we knew sooner about the master switch! Most cars can be reliable if you drive conservatively and gently and this car is an example of that. Our car is at 130k+ miles and we haven’t had a single engine problem, just routine stuff.

@ryanmcheffey4202 3 года назад

Transmission was done. Power steering rack. Lower control arms rear wheel hubs. Motor mounts went bad and cracked the front cat. The list goes on.

@ms.q1903 Год назад

I love my Chevy Traverse but I'm having problems with my power steering or rack-and-pinion. Steering is hard to turn can this issue be resolve?

@chrislopez2125 2 года назад

What about the oil situation? I been reading that the "only Dexos oil" thing is a GM scheme cause they get a fee for the expensive oil change. So can I use quaker state or another oil brand or JUST dexos???

@ralphwilliams2396 3 года назад

Thanks for this

@guybarnett131 3 года назад

130k mile on my 2011 traverse LT2 have to change out front and rear suspension so far. 7 people all the time I have a feeling the transmission is next.

@i2rtw 3 года назад

Suspension, power steering, A/C hose, low beam headlights. Many headlights. Finally put LEDs in. And my wife was just describing what he was talking about with the weird starting after fueling being a problem with the evac valve. Also master window switch issues.

@robertgibson3351 2 года назад

I have a 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT AWD with 130k miles on it, that has several sporadic issues with no check engine lights. Occasionally, when accelerating, especially at higher speeds to get on the freeway, shifting from fourth or fifth gear I get a loud grinding noise. Also occasionally when I accelerate the car has a shudder from 35-40 mph. As for braking, occasionally the car will shake (visibly noticeable as the steering wheel shakes) but it is not constant and there is no brake noise. While driving the car seems to have an issue with possible misfires or bad gasoline I don’t know which but occasionally as you drive down the road you’ll feel the engine sort of shudder. You don’t lose any power or anything there is just a random little shimmy every once in a while. Again no check engine lights and when I take it to the dealer they can’t get the car to replicate the issues.

@boknows6104 Год назад

Ours does this also does anyone know what could be causing this problem

@jeremyb7659 Год назад

Purge valve… after you get gas does it ever not want to turn over

@2DvS_Squad 3 года назад

had the purge and strut problem but already addressed. Next its a full tune up since im already passed the 75K mark.

@johnevans5992 3 года назад

Just replaced my purge valve.

@gregorywoods8058 Год назад

My 2012 Traverse sounds really loud when I start it and accelerate. My tire pressure sensor isn’t working either? What do you think it can be?

@grumpysgarage4790 3 года назад

Also lower control arm bushings will wear causing a clunk type noise.

@unbroken222 3 года назад

Mine is making the death growl. I'm sick of it and embarrassed!

@jessicacooke1979 3 года назад

I'm having the same problem on my 2011 with the clunking noise when turning. Have no clue what it is

@mosesgeorgepattersonii8469 2 года назад

Hello, hey I have a 2012 Chevy Traverse LT trying to put the power steering pump on and I'm having the trouble that when I drop the subframe on the passenger side it's only going down two of the four in required to pull the power steering pump. Can you think of anything I could have done wrong?

@wadelasch176 2 года назад

My stabilitrak and other systems connected to it keep turning off around 60 mph every day but come back on after turning off the car for a while. Any thoughts?

@jesseniarodriguez6098 2 года назад

clean out your throttle body.. I was having the same problem. The "service stabilitrack and traction control" kept coming on.. and my engine would loose power while driving at 70mph and above. A mechanic told me that I needed a new throttle body.. meanwhile all I had to do was clean out my throttle body

@jamesmadison9244 Год назад

Clean your PCV breather valve. It is plugged and blowing oil into your intake, plugging the throttle body. It is probably starving your timing chains of oil as well.

@jorgepinto6452 3 года назад

How about the stabilitrak? That seems to be happening often on many traverse including mine

@kinnylewis7686 3 года назад

I replaced my throttle body and the stabili track problems went away

@barrykiesow5413 2 года назад

@@kinnylewis7686 I thought that too on mine . I replaced the throttle body and that didn't work. What I found out was that there is a shorted connection in the fuse box that causes that same problem. Gm will not fix it but they do have a bulletin on it and the dealer charged 500 to fix it. It is just a terminal in the fuse box which you replaced and a terminated lead.

@robertgibson3351 2 года назад

I have had that notice come up with a check engine light before but it went away and hasn’t come back. Sorry not stabilitrack but traction control.

@bethk3905 2 года назад

@@barrykiesow5413 do you happen to have the link for the TSB? Having same issue now and car is at dealer - nightmare

@49erfan916 2 года назад

What does your traverse do? Mine shakes around 20 mph. Doesn’t happen all the time. Just shakes really bad.

@fast_turtle_bhrteambhr7263 3 года назад

How did the AC issues not make the list? I have a 2011 that had only 124k when I got it a year ago. Tons of talk but no real answer to the root of the questions issue. The steering knuckle also leaks and gets dry causing an annoying clunk when turning back to center. Both very common.

@briankuhn3073 2 года назад

Thanks..very helpful

@lesterhelsley2216 2 года назад

Got a 2014 traverse and the passenger side low beam went out so I replaced both low beams with leds and it still doesn't work and all the fuses are fine. Both high beams also work fine. What should be the next thing to check?

@josecolon6584 Год назад

Check the fuses .Don't che ck the middle of the fuse check the sides.for continuity.

@nathanielsutton227 3 года назад

Any ideas for front-end wobble above 45mph, only when braking a certain amount? I didn't brake bleed after new pads & overdue for front struts.

@johnevans5992 3 года назад

I have the same issue and believe it's one of my front brake calipers getting stuck. After yours does this, when you park see if you can smell a burning smell down by the front brake rotors on either side.

@nathanielsutton227 3 года назад

I may have slightly over torqued my lugnuts warping front rotor. Also front struts had 140k miles. I replaced front rotors(again), front struts, and stabalizer links(1 was noticeably worn after removed), now the wobble is gone.

@rompalationtrill1939 3 года назад

Maybe check your stabilizer bushings.

@BOFH402 2 года назад

@@rompalationtrill1939 My wife's caddy does the same thing above 55 and one of the stabilizers is broke. We are fixing it this month.

@rockmemama86 2 года назад

@@rompalationtrill1939 that's what I am thinking in mine..... the shutter is always there but worse on the highway.... I'm under my front end right now and I definitely see gappage in the bushings and my link bars couldn't hurt being replaced.

@adrianmyrthil6037 2 года назад

What about a fix for the key fob remote start not working for the car, any suggestions on possible reasons and solutions? Thank you

@1AAuto 2 года назад

+Adrian Myrthil We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@steverichardson1217 Год назад

I have problems with my evap system I have already replaced the one up by the motor and it ran better but I still having problems with the evap system what do you recommend from here

@juanitapimentel9850 2 года назад

I bought a 2011 Chevy Traverse. My power steering went out. I had the power steering pump replacement but now it’s still really stiff. I went back to my mechanic and they told me my rack and pinion have gone bad as well. Also, most recently my brake light turns on but it doesn’t stay on long. I’ve checked the brake fluid reservoir and it’s full.

@BOFH402 2 года назад

Is the fluid in the reservoir clear or brown/black?

@IrrationalBstrd 2 года назад

I'm pretty sure that the brake fluid has absolutely nothing to do with your brake lights... 🤣

@elkuartostudio Год назад

Rack and pinion it is

@randomkidz525 3 года назад

What about a clicking after fueling up

@lesliecook6415 3 года назад

I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse and the exhaust system had to be changed the whole Cat converter twice in 2 years. I didn't know these things went bad and the second time the engine light didn't come on the emission station told me and once i had that fit it is now giving me a failed emission again but no engine light is coming on. What can I do to fix this problem. And I don't have $5,000 to change it again. Please help me

@Wallman1967 Год назад

I have a 2010 Traverse. The brake lights turn on and off while driving or sitting. I have replaced the brake position sensor is there also SPST switch. It is also preventing me from using cruise. Of course I also get the service Stabilitrak message. reduced engine power then pressing the accelerator have no effect. I was recently forced to jump a curb. But if the tone ring damaged wouldn't I get the ABS light?

@CarlosAlberto-ku5qc 3 года назад

I have a 2011 traverse which sometimes has a lot of white smoke and gas smell from the exhaust, moreover the engine power is reduced. It happens once per month and triggers codes P0087, P0089, P02AD, P02B1. Then I turn off/on, accelerate and the issue disappear. The worst thing is the technicians can't determine the exact cause as when I arrive to the auto shop the fault is not present and can't be replicated. Have you faced the issue?

@JohnDoe-hy1rj 2 года назад

Timing chain

@saltwateredition929 2 года назад

I got something for you. 2010 Chevy traverse, it's got a misfire on cylinders one two and six. Also has a rough idle. And that is throwing codes for random misfire 1 2 & 6, O2 bank one/sensor one, and catalyst threshold high. And it is being into two different shops, five times total. For around $2,000 worth of repairs. And the problem is still not fixed. Both shops have given up on the repair. It has had the alternator, battery, O2 sensors, all six coils and plugs, and all six injectors replaced. Still showing same codes and running the same. Any ideas?

@ramonhooks1648 Год назад

Oil is getting into the spark plugs seals causing the misfire I had to change the covers front and back

@aldoalcazar6525 2 года назад

This guy is great.

@isaiascastaneda9479 2 года назад

Hello I have a chevy traverse 2016 and was wondering why I keep getting oil in the air intake tube. Can you help me out?

@jamesmadison9244 Год назад

It is a plugged PCV breather which blows oil backward into your intake. Every oil change, remove it and clean it with carb cleaner. Only use full synthetic oil.

@Mr74datsun260z 3 года назад

What about the rack and pinion issues. And the pcv issues?

@1AAuto 3 года назад

+Bryant Arnold We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@ccthompson2790 2 года назад

Add REAR AC to the list GRRRR!! I keep hearing it's a factory defect. I have 2014 Traverse with 170,000 and have had to change the power steering pump, changed transmission, and replaced struts. Thanks for the video! Now I know how to troubleshoot the window problems SMH....

@lawdog89 Год назад

My 2011 had a bad front rack. There was a TSB on it. Started with leaking power steer fluid.

@chrisw5436 9 месяцев назад

Daughters 2012 Chevy Traverse V6 repairs: 60,000 miles complete ac hose and rear evaporator replacement. 95,000 miles transmission failure. DVD player died. 120,000 miles, rear crankseal leaks - service bullitin 14-06-01-002A crankshaft thrust bearing failure. Installed new thrust bearing, seals, and replaced damaged torque converter drive plate. Water pump leaking and replaced. Power steering pressure hose leaks and replaced. AC compressor front seal failure and replaced AC compressor. Performed GM 100,000 mile timing chain and gears replacement. Chevy dealer wanted $11,000 to do the repairs. Dad's garage is now empty.